4.10B Inherited and Learned Traits

Which human trait below is learned?

• Having 10 toes

• Speaking Spanish

• Drinking water

• Seeing with 2 eyes

Which of the following behaviors is an inherited trait in dogs?

• Catching a ball in its mouth

• Leading a blind person

• Sitting on command

• Barking when frightened

All of the following traits is inherited by an eagle EXCEPT-

• brown wings

• cracked beak

• sharp talons

• feathered tail

The table shows inherited traits of a rose plant as well as traits that are not inherited. Which characteristic describing a rose plant belongs with the traits that are not inherited?

• Sharp thorns

• Small buds

• Missing leaves

• Long roots

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Which of the following animal behaviors is learned?

• A parrot opening a box.

• A robin building a nest.

• A bee making honey.

• A seal swimming.

Which of the following is an example of an instinct?

• A girl has brown eyes.

• A dog sits on command.

• Weightlifters build strong muscles.

• A spider spins a web.

While watching an informative video about lions, a 4th grader wrote the following observations of a young lioness. Which observation describes a learned behavior?

• Observation 1

• Observation 2

• Observation 3

• Observation 4

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Which of the following traits of an organism is not passed on to its offspring?

• A peach tree’s ability to produce peaches.

• A sunflower’s yellow color

• A scar on a lion's nose

• A baby’s ability to cry

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Which of the following is a learned behavior?

• A bird builds a nest.

• A child reads a book.

• A baby horse stands as soon as it is born.

• Geese migrate to a warmer location.

Students recorded a number of characteristics of a plant growing in their classroom. Which characteristic was inherited from the plant’s parents?

• Is watered once each week.

• Has small, yellow flowers.

• Grows in a red, clay pot.

• Was knocked over one time.

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